About the Event
Get a taste of FoBA Brisbane 2026 before the main event.
Inspired by this year’s theme, Adapt. Align. Accelerate., this high-energy workshop puts your business analysis skills to the test.
Work in teams to crack a real-world challenge, challenge the status quo, design a practical solution and build a pitch worth backing.
Explore how people, process, data, technology and AI can come together to create real business value.
Then face the Sharks.
Pitch it. Defend it. Win it.
Find the problem. Shape the future. Sell the solution.
Consider it your preview of what’s coming at FoBA Brisbane 2026.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have had the opportunity to:
- Spot and frame a business problem or opportunity worth solving
- Map the As-Is to uncover pain points, gaps and opportunities
- Explore solutions across people, process, data and technology
- Design a practical Future State / To-Be
- Link your solution to clear customer, employee and business value
- Test your idea for feasibility, risk and responsible implementation
- Build and deliver a compelling Shark Tank-style pitch
- Respond confidently to challenging stakeholder questions
Event Agenda (approx. timings)
- 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Networking
- 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM: Workshop & Presentation
- 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM: Awards, Closing & Post-Event Networking
Tickets
Access to this event is available to registered attendees only. Please use the ‘Register’ link at the top of this page to secure your place.
- IIBA Member: $10
- Please login to the Member Area before proceeding through checkout to access the Member price
- Non-Member: $20
Come solo or bring your crew.
- Individual registration — we’ll match you with a team
- Group registration — register with up to 5 people
Limited spots available. Registration closes 25 September — or earlier if sold out.
Don’t miss your chance to step into the Tank, test your thinking and compete for the winning prize.
Facilitator
James Millett, Business Analysis Director, Australian Taxation Office
Sharks
Gareth Jones, General Manager - Service and Practice, Business Analysis (BAPL)
Sharee Bartlett, Partner, KordaMentha